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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 976.20 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 976.20 and 266.05 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 976.20 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/976.20 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 976.20 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 259,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,714.90/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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